ELECTRICIAN

Opening Date:
August 20, 2026

Closing Date:
September 7, 2026

Title:

ELECTRICIAN

Employee Classification: ELECTRICIAN

Employee Type:
Staff
- Classified

Department: FACILITIES MAINTENANCE-ELECTRICIAN

Campus

Location:

PHYSICAL PLANT/MAINTENANCE/CLA

This is skilled trades work installing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipment.

• Knowledge of the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems.
• Skill in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems.
• Ability to install, maintain and repair electrical systems.
• Ability to use a multimeter to test wires for proper voltage and continuity, a ground fault detector to locate wire failures and a megameter.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools and equipment properly.
• Ability to read and clearly understand blueprints.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to carry, erect, climb, and maneuver on ladders and/or scaffolds; work in tight and awkward spaces; ark off of roofs, cat walks and other elevated areas.
• Ability to carry or otherwise move loads of 50 pounds or more (pipe, wire, tool boxes, etc.).
• Ability to understand and apply University rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and within extreme temperature ranges.
• Visual ability, corrected, to observe people and/or vehicles moving through the work area in order to redirect work or equipment to avoid injuries to the people or damage to the vehicles.
• Ability to communicate information effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Facility Services is seeking highly skilled applicants for the position of Electrician. The person applying for this position should possess two years of experience in the Electrical trades (such as Electrician’s helper).

• installs, maintains, alters, and repairs electrical wiring (underground and above ground), conduit ( underground, exterior, and interior), external light fixtures and poles (parking lot, sidewalk, and building), interior Light fixtures, power appliances, light machinery, electrical controls (switches, breakers, fuses, and panel boxes), transformers, motor starters, related switch gear and controls, outlets and all other related electrical circuits and equipment which also includes in-house renovations
• investigates and resets elevator controls when possible
• performs electrical-related demolition and construction work on minor projects as assigned throughout the entire campus
• possesses the ability to properly and safely operate the following equipment: manlift, pipe threading machine, drill press, and other equipment used in daily tasks
• supervises lesser skilled workers in the absence of Electrician Master
• campus maintenance emergencies, work orders and assists other trades as needed

Compensation:
Starting rate of pay $19.67 per hour. There is also an additional $1 Longevity pay for hours worked only. Rate may be increased depending on applicants’ qualifications.

Location:

LSU Health Science Center 433 Bolivar St. New Orleans LA 70112
Hours of Operation: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Appointment Type:
Probational
Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical, and Criminal Background check are required.

Required

Education:

None

Number of years required to perform the job: 2

Type of experience required to perform the job: experience in the electrical trade (such as electrician's helper).

No Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Timethia Brown HR Specialist
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Generous annual and sick leave
• 14 paid holidays per year
• Employee health primary care clinic
• Full-service credit union
• Wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses
• Employee assistance program
• Campus assistance program
• Pet insurance option

LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits

Additional Benefits